Rio Grande do Sul storms leave six dead and affect 640,000 people

Rio Grande do Sul storms flooding Brazil Defesa Civil extreme weather Inmet weather alert

Severe storms in Rio Grande do Sul have resulted in at least six deaths and affected over 640,000 people. The Defesa Civil reported that the fatalities include victims of flash floods in Caxias do Sul, electrical discharges in Charqueadas, and a collision with power lines in Pelotas.

In Caxias do Sul, four deaths were recorded, including a woman and two children who were swept away by a flood. The storms have caused significant structural damage, with hundreds of homes destroyed, damaged, or flooded. Currently, 838 people are homeless and 4,616 have been displaced.

Utility provider CEEE Equatorial has restored power to 96% of the 588,000 customers impacted by the extreme weather, though some complex repairs may continue through the week.

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) and the State Civil Defense have issued high-level alerts for continued severe weather. Forecasts indicate the possibility of intense rainfall, hail, and wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h, with a risk of flooding in several major rivers including the Jacuí and Santa Maria.

Entities

CEEE Equatorial · Caxias do Sul · Charqueadas · Defesa Civil do Rio Grande do Sul · INMET · Pelotas · Rio Grande do Sul · Rio Grande do Sul Civil Defense

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 642,512 people have been affected by the storms. imprensapublica.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued alerts for intense rainfall and strong winds. imprensapublica.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] There have been 184 recorded occurrences related to the storms across 175 municipalities.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The storms have left 838 people homeless and 4,616 displaced. imprensapublica.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] CEEE Equatorial has restored power to 96% of the 588,000 customers affected by the extreme weather. acusticafm.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] The death toll from the storms in Rio Grande do Sul has risen to six. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br